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No-Fail Banana Bread Recipe

Author: Kimber

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 c shortening
  • 1 1/3 c sugar
  • 4 eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 c bananas 3-4, mashed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Sift flour, add baking powder, soda, salt, and sift again, set aside.
  • Cream shortening and add sugar gradually. Continue beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and mix until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with mashed bananas. Stir just enough to combine thoroughly- do not beat.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan(s). 5 small, 2 medium, 1 large.
  • Bake small - 30-35 minutes medium- 45-50 minutes large- 60-70 minutes